Instrumentation
The Hypermotard uses Desmosedici GP-styled digital instrumentation.
This pure racing, minimalist solution has no switches or buttons to compromise its clean lines. Instead, additional information to the default read-outs is managed by the left handlebar-mounted switch gear, allowing the rider to scroll through and select various menus. The read-out presents rpm in a progressive bar graph and the speed numerically.
Looking clean and purposeful, the display provides an extensive amount
of data including: speedometer, rev counter, clock, maintenance
schedule, oil temperature, oil pressure warning light, battery voltage,
fuel reserve warning light, reserve fuel trip, indicator light, neutral
light, injection system diagnostics, lap time memory storage, automatic
light-off function after 60 seconds with key on and immobiliser status.
In addition, it can list lap times recorded by using the high-beam
flash button as a stopwatch.
As the Hypermotard comes Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) ready, the
instrument display also doubles as a control panel for the activation
of the data acquisition system. The DDA memory key and software is
available as a Ducati Performance accessory.
HANDLEBARS AND CONTROLS
One glance down at the Hypermotard controls is enough for the rider to understand that this is no ordinary Ducati. While its motard feeling is enhanced by the minimalist layout, handguards and tapered handlebars, the radial clutch and brake pumps with their remote reservoirs show its Superbike heritage.The fully adjustable clutch and brake levers not only enable a comfortable setting for all riders, but the clutch also sports a considerably lighter lever action. This is partly because of the lever arrangement, but mainly because an increase in clutch plate friction coefficient has allowed a reduction in clutch spring pressure.